Pittsburgh’s People of the Year

Pittsburghers who made a difference in 2020

Deesha Philyaw's The Secret Lives of Church Ladies has received critical acclaim

1Hood was literally everywhere in one of the most momentous years for activism, politics, and health in U.S. history

Kyley Coleman’s Instagram account @blackowned.pgh has had a lasting impact on the community

Don Mahaney of Scratch & Co. served his community’s needs throughout the pandemic

Operation Face Mask made and delivered hundreds of masks to community members

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra found a way to shine, coming up with creative ways to bring music into people’s homes

Alexis Johnson has been a one-woman labor movement throughout 2020

State Rep. Ed Gainey uses his platform to not only educate, but to uplift his community

City Theatre brought joy to a city full of people who were stuck at home for months

BOOM Concepts provided support to local Black creative entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the community